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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and assess suitable locations for productions
  2. Arrange access to locations

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped communication and literacy skills sufficient to

undertake contractual and community negotiations about access to locations

compile clear written and verbal reports in relation to suitability of locations

technical skills sufficient to operate standard word processing spreadsheet and database applications

initiative and enterprise sufficient to find locations that meet the creative and technical requirements of productions

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

meet deadlines

take personal responsibility at the appropriate level

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel

issues and challenges that arise when organising locations

sound understanding of legal and administrative requirements of contracts and agreements in relation to gaining access to locations

protocols associated with gaining access to cultural religious or heritage sites

duty of care to colleagues and general public especially on location

OHS and public safety procedures sufficient to carry out productions in a wide range of locations

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

preparation of written and verbal information that enables decisions to be made about the suitability of sites

ability to negotiate access to sites with sensitivity and good faith in relation to the rights of owners and authorities

development of contracts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

opportunities to survey and negotiate access to a range of production locations

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of location documentation produced by the candidate including discussion with candidate about the process followed to organise locations

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUETEMC Coordinate production operations

CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

CUETEMC Establish and manage production requirements and resources

CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Production staff may include:

assistant directors

assistant location managers

camera personnel

cast and performers:

presenters

announcers

contestants

extras

general public

audience

directors

emergency services, including:

ambulance

fire department

police, police rescue services

security services

helicopter services

lighting personnel

producers

security personnel

sound personnel

technical directors

technical producers

trained medical personnel

unit managers

writers

other technical/specialist staff.

Production requirements may include:

audience

budget

capabilities and conditions of location or site

confidentiality

content

contractual

copyright

deadlines

direct quotes

duration

intellectual property

interviews

purpose

schedule

style.

Production documentation may include:

barcodes

budget reports

cast lists

contracts

copyright records

courier booking sheets

crew lists

databases

location photographs and maps

maps and location plans

progress reports

scripts and script revisions

shooting schedules

stock and asset records

telephone and address records

transport order forms

travel booking sheets

visas

work permits

written, including electronic and hard copy.

Locations may include:

aircraft

interior and exterior

ships

studios

theatres

vehicles

virtual.

Presentation may include:

computer-based presentations

emails

photographs

signage and notices

summary sheets

verbal briefings

written reports.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

educational resources

feature films

filmed events or performances

music videos

short films

live broadcasts

television productions of any type.

Location resources may include:

cabling

generators

lights

make-up

sets and set dressings

switchboards

underwater lights

utilities:

electricity

gas

water

telephone

wardrobe.

Logistical requirements may include:

access roads and pathways

barricades

hard-wired radio frequency (RF)

intercoms

mobile telephones

parking

signage for public

transmission facilities, including:

satellite

microwave links

two-way radios

vehicles:

company

organisation

hired

private.

Owners and authorities may include:

authority responsible for site or location

emergency services

local, state and federal authority

police

private owner

territorial authority

utility authority or supplier.

Conditions associated with use of locations may include:

condition of return to owner

damage recovery liability

dates

heritage restrictions

indigenous rights or customs specific to site

noise restrictions

payment bond

permission to change elements

times

use of heavy vehicles.